Sharon funeral to be held on Tuesday, Biden to arrive

Former prime minister Ariel Sharon's Knesset memorial service will be held on Monday morning, and his funeral will take place later on Monday at 2 pm, at Anemones Hill nearby the Northern Negev Sycamore Ranch.

Vice President Joe Biden will lead US representatives at Ariel Sharon's memorial service, the White House said on Saturday. "I look forward to leading the US delegation to his memorial service, to pay respects to the man and to pay tribute to the unshakeable partnership between the United States and Israel," the statement said. (Moran Azulay and AFP)